I was thinking about ordering some dates in bulk to save some money. If I am unable to consume them all in time is freezing acceptable storage for dates since I hear they do not freeze all the way. Or would this severely destroy their nutritional value?

Also, in the colder months I enjoy having a cup of herbal tea 3 or 4 times week. If I am going to use a teaspoon or two of sweetener would you say organic raw agave syrup would be best, or are they all just equally bad?